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Aliyah O’Gara
Fury Athletics of Madison Madison, Wisconsin
Position: Flyer
Birthday: August 3rd 2002
Grade in School: 8th
School Name/Gym Name: Fury Athletics of Madison
G.P.A.: 4.0
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
Signature Tumbling Skills: Standing tumbling: toe touch full & double back handspring full double back handspring full. Running: arabin through to full.
Signature Basket Skills: Kick full baskets & toe touch baskets.
Signature Stunting Skills: Double ups and double downs, high to high tic-tocs.
Awards/Recognition: Back to back Jamfest cheer super national champion. I’m also on my gyms top team, Senior Coed 4.
What makes you a great leader for your team? I always keep a positive attitude on and off the mat. I love to cheer on and encourage my teammates when they get new skills. I think being a team leader means looking out for your teammates and always pushing the team to give it our best and to stay positive.
What part of cheerleading do you enjoy the most? I love the family aspect of cheerleading. I love having a close bond with my teammates and trusting them with my life every practice. Along with that, I love traveling and going to competitions! There is no better feeling then hitting a perfect routine at a competition!
Do you consider cheerleading a sport? Why? Of course! I think cheerleading is a sport because of the hardwork and dedication this sport takes. I am always in the gym practicing or working on new skills. However, cheerleading is